CHI CHI GONZÁLEZ NEWS

Slotting into rotation Thursday Gonzalez is scheduled to make his first start in place of Jon Gray (elbow) on Thursday in Miami.

Impact Gonzalez opened the season as the Rockies' No. 5 starter before shifting to the bullpen in late May when Kyle Freeland was reinstated from the injured list. With Gray moving to the IL over the weekend, Gonzalez will move back into the rotation for at least one turn, and perhaps more to follow if Gray is sidelined beyond the minimum 10 days. Though Gonzalez will benefit from not having to pitch at hitter-friendly Coors Field in his return to the rotation, his anemic 12.3 percent strikeout rate significantly limits his fantasy appeal.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to rotation Gonzalez will return to the Rockies' rotation in place of Jon Gray (elbow), Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Exactly how long Gonzalez remains in a starting role depends on the severity of Gray's injury, which has yet to be determined. Seven of Gonzalez's 11 appearances this season have come as a starter, though he's been out of the rotation since mid-May. His 4.84 ERA on the season is respectable given his hitter-friendly home park, though his 12.3 percent strikeout rate gives him a very low fantasy ceiling even as a streaming option on the road.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies RHP Jon Gray exits game with apparent injury

Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray has left the game against the Oakland A’s in the third inning with an apparent injury

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against Mets

The Mets will roll out Marcus Stroman to the mound Thursday and the Rockies will give German Marquez the start

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez scheduled to start for Rockies at Mets

The Mets are expected to send Marcus Stroman to the mound Wednesday and the Rockies will give German Marquez the start

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets get successful return from deGrom, beat Rockies 3-1

Jacob deGrom struck out nine in a successful return from the injured list and Tomás Nido hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning to send the depleted New York Mets pas...

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers quality start in loss Gonzalez (2-2) was charged with the loss Wednesday at San Diego after giving up two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and a walk across six innings.

Impact The 29-year-old surrendered a pair of solo homers to Fernando Tatis and Jake Cronenworth, but he otherwise blanked the Friars over six solid frames. Gonzalez has a 4.54 ERA over 41.2 innings this season, though he's allowed only two runs on eight hits in his past two starts, covering 13 innings.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies look to break 4-game losing streak against Padres

Colorado heads into the matchup against San Diego in a rut, losers of four straight

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado hosts Cincinnati following Gonzalez's strong showing

Colorado looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Chi Chi Gonzalez

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blanks Reds through six Gonzalez (2-1) earned the win Thursday after holding the Reds scoreless across six innings. He allowed four hits and one walk while striking out one batter.

Impact After getting tagged for 14 runs over his last three starts, Gonzalez finally turned things around, holding his opponent scoreless for just the second time this season. Prior to Thursday's game, Gonzalez had struggled with first batters of innings -- 16 of 30 had reached -- but this time around, none of his first batters were able to break through. Thanks to the successful outing, the 29-year-old picked up his first win since his first start of the year against the Dodgers on April 1. Gonzalez will look to remain in the win column during his next projected start Wednesday at San Diego.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fuentes, Gonzalez shine as Rockies hold off Reds 13-8

Josh Fuentes homered for the second straight game to back seven shutout innings from Chi Chi Gonzalez, and the Colorado Rockies held on for a 13-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gonzalez scheduled to start for Colorado against Cincinnati

The Rockies are expected to send Chi Chi Gonzalez to the mound Thursday and the Reds will give Luis Castillo the start

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez scheduled to start for Colorado against St. Louis

The Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright to the mound Sunday and the Rockies plan to give German Marquez the start

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagged for seven runs Gonzalez (1-1) took the loss Saturday at St. Louis after giving up seven runs on eight hits with one strikeout and one walk across four innings.

Impact The 29-year-old was often pitching from behind in the count Saturday as he threw a first-pitch strike to only nine of 21 batters faced, and he was pulled during the fifth inning after serving up a two-run homer to Paul Goldschmidt. Gonzalez had a solid start to the season with a 3.60 ERA through his first 20 innings, but he's surrendered 11 runs on 13 hits over 8.2 frames in his past two outings.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals host Rockies, aim to build on Flaherty's solid outing

St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Jack Flaherty

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles against Diamondbacks Gonzalez allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two across 4.2 innings in the loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Gonzalez failed to get out of the fifth inning and allowed a two-run homer to Pavin Smith. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched more than five innings in an outing this year. He has a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 24.2 innings. His next scheduled start comes Saturday in St. Louis.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado

The Rockies will start Chi Chi Gonzalez on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill Kelly

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Only throws 58 pitches Gonzalez allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four across five innings in Tuesday's win over the Giants. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Gonzalez was solid through three innings, as he allowed only one earned run in a shaky first inning. However, he ended his outing by surrendering three consecutive hits and only escaped the inning with a runner thrown out at home. The Rockies have made a point to limit Gonzalez's innings, as he has not thrown more than exactly five innings in a start this season -- even when he's been effective. He's now maintained a 3.60 ERA and 12:7 K:BB across 20 innings and is projected to make his next start Sunday at Arizona.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco hosts Colorado, aims to build on DeSclafani's solid performance

San Francisco looks to follow up a strong showing by Monday starter Anthony DeSclafani

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in Saturday's matinee Gonzalez didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over five innings while striking out...

Impact The right-hander pitched well, throwing 54 of 83 pitches for strikes, and Gonzalez left the game in line for his second win of the season before the bullpen coughed up three runs in the final two innings. With the Rockies having two off days next week it's not clear when he might make his next start, and while Gonzalez does have a superficially sharp 3.00 ERA through 15 innings, his 8:7 K:BB is a lot shakier.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Mets eye clear weather at last, Cubs HBP woes

Jacob deGrom and the Mets hope to finally play some baseball

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies look to end 6-game losing streak

Colorado will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Rockies take on New York

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Mets eye clear weather at last, Cubs HBP woes

Jacob deGrom and the Mets hope to finally play some baseball

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets-Rockies' Friday matchup postponed, doubleheader on tap

The game between the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets on Friday night was postponed because of a spring snowstorm that blanketed the Denver area overnight

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scheduled start postponed Gonzalez's scheduled start Friday against the Mets has been postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Gonzalez will presumably get the ball in one of those two contests, though the Rockies have yet to officially announce their plans.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE